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Biological Hazard in Australia on Monday, 23 April, 2012 at 06:01 (06:01 AM) UTC.
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Broome's Cable Beach has been closed after a potentially deadly irukandji jellyfish was found this morning during a routine net drag. A Shire of Broome spokesman said lifeguards found the jellyfish at 10am. "Cable Beach will now remain closed until tomorrow morning when another net drag will be conducted and a decision made on whether it is safe to re-open the beach," the spokesman said. "The shire reminds people that it is still stinger season so anyone swimming, fishing in the water or launching boats should remain vigilant and take precautions including wearing stinger suits and carrying vinegar." Lifeguards and shire beach inspectors conduct routine stinger drags twice a day during the week. The tiny irukandji jellyfish has a bell measuring five to 10 millimetres wide and four tentacles that can be as long as one metre. People stung by the irukandji jellyfish initially experience a mild sting, followed by severe lower back pain and muscle cramps in their arms, legs, stomach and chest.
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Irukandji jellyfish invasion |
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